Blue Horse Sculptures

While walking throughout the streets of Oranjestad you will notice several blue horse statues, eight in all.  The outdoor art project began in 1915 as a tribute to Paarden Baai.  In English, this means Horse Bay.  This was the city's original name in the 17th century when selling horses to Europeans became a major contributor to the economy.  However, by the end of the 18th century, this trade suffered a significant decline at the hands of the French and English.  Each horse represents a different strength.